Honoring Youth of Military Families
On October 25, five members of FUMC, volunteered to serve lunch at the Armory, honoring youth ages 3-17 whose parent(s) serve in the Military. Each youth received a medal of honor. Games were played after lunch. Quotes from those who volunteered from FUMC include:
“It was so nice to get to help honor the children of servicemen. They get forgotten and this was a way to recognize them and what they go through.” Krissa Randall, Parish Nurse
“I appreciated the fact that people honored the children of our service people – it was very inspiring. People really do care.” Janet Gardner
“I am really glad I helped as it was one of the most meaningful things I have ever done. I felt like I should have paid for the privilege of being part of this.” Mary Oba, Parish Nurse
“I’m happy to learn that the Children’s Day will be continued each year.” Donna Abel, Parish Nurse
“I enjoy working with children. To serve the children whose parents are in the National Guard was a true joy.” John Randall
NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK
National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 8-14. During that week Tuesday, December 9 is designated as Children’s Vaccination Day, Thursday, December 11 is Seniors Vaccination Day, and Friday, December 12 is Health Care Workers Vaccination Day.
The Centers for Disease Control regard flu as a serious contagious disease. Each year in the US, on average more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from influenza complications. Of those hospitalized 20,000 are children younger than 5 years old. 36,000 people die from flu annually.
The following steps are recommended by the CDC to protect you and those around you from flu. Number one is to take time to get a flu shot. Number two is to take everyday preventive actions such as: cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the trash; wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand cleaner; avoid close contact with sick people; stay home if you have the flu; and avoid touching your eyes nose, or mouth as germs are spread this way. Number three is to take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor recommends them.
Here at First UMC we have hand sanitizers available and very nice restrooms with sink, soap, and water for hand cleaning. If no disposable tissue is available, cough into your elbow. Don’t cough into your hand and then “pass the peace” as you will be passing more than just peace.
TOP TEN REASONS FOR RINGING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL
10. You are touched by the generosity of both adults and children.
9. You surprise people by being a Salvation Army bell ringer.
8. People of all ages and abilities can ring a bell.
7. Your feet may be cold, but your heart is warm.
6. No number 6. Writer was out ringing bells.
5. Bell ringing only takes one hour of time.
4. Pennies add up to great ministry.
3. 90% of the money raised here is used here.
2. Because of the number of people who stop and say they were helped when they needed it.
Number 1 reason for ringing the Salvation Army bell is that Jesus would stand by you and ring a bell too. By Communications Team
Young Women and
Those Young at Heart
The Thanksgiving Traditions event was deemed a success by all attending. Watch for another Young Women’s Event again after the first of the year.
December Senior Lunch
Join us for Senior Lunch on Wednesday, the 17th at noon. The children in Kids First will present their Christmas Program.
